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Consider the following grammar (describing LISP arithmetic):

  • X -> ( E )
  • E -> O | O T
  • O -> + | * | - | /
  • T -> n | X

X is executable, E is expression, T is term, and n represents number terminals (i.e., ( ), n, +, *, -, /).

Find FIRST, FOLLOW, and LR(0) sets for this grammar. Is the grammar LR(0)? Is it SLR?

Give a rightmost derivation of the string (x+a)x using: S => E, E => E + T | T, T => T F | F, F => i | (E).

The lexical analyzer returns a token i == identifier for variables 'x' and 'a'. Display the parse tree, the syntax tree, and the expression DAG.

The algorithm for DOM in the text is based on data flow analysis, but it is often desirable to find the DOM tree from the control flow graph without needing to do data flow. Describe a possible algorithm based on breadth-first search to find DOM given a control flow graph. An overview description in English is sufficient; you do not need a formal specification or code of an algorithm.

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To address the complexities of parsing and analyzing the grammar for LISP arithmetic expressions, we will delve into the construction of FIRST, FOLLOW, and LR(0) sets, evaluate the grammar's characteristics concerning LR(0) and SLR (Simple LR), and provide a rightmost derivation for the specific string (x + a) * x. Furthermore, we will discuss the parsing trees, syntax trees, and expression DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph), along with an algorithm based on breadth-first search to find the Dominator (DOM) tree from a Control Flow Graph (CFG).

Grammar Overview

The grammar defining LISP arithmetic provides a structure for representing expressions involving arithmetic operations. The components of the grammar are as follows:

  • X: Represents an entire expression enclosed in parentheses.
  • E: Represents an expression, which could be an operator followed by terms or just an operator.
  • O: Contains the arithmetic operators.
  • T: Represents terms which can either be numbers or expressions.

Finding FIRST and FOLLOW Sets

To derive the FIRST and FOLLOW sets, we utilize the definitions of these sets:

  • FIRST(X): The set of terminal symbols that begin strings derivable from X.
  • FOLLOW(X): The set of terminal symbols that can appear immediately to the right of X in some sentential form.

FIRST Sets

For the given grammar:

  • FIRST(X) = { ( }
  • FIRST(E) = { +, *, -, /, n }
  • FIRST(O) = { +, *, -, / }
  • FIRST(T) = { n, ( }

FOLLOW Sets

Starting with the augmented grammar, the FOLLOW sets can be derived as follows:

  • FOLLOW(X) = { $ } (where $ denotes end of input)
  • FOLLOW(E) = { $, ) }
  • FOLLOW(O) = { n, ( }
  • FOLLOW(T) = { +, -, *, /, $, ) }

LR(0) Sets

The LR(0) sets are created by identifying the possible states of a parsing table. An LR(0) parser is capable of parsing all strings generated by the grammar without needing to backtrack.

To assess if our grammar is LR(0), we construct the LR(0) items and check for conflicts. Following our analysis, the grammar is indeed an LR(0) grammar, as there are no ambiguities with respect to the states generated.

Is the Grammar SLR?

The grammar is SLR (Simple LR) since it does not contain any reduce/reduce or shift/reduce conflicts in the parsing table producing valid actions based on the FOLLOW sets.

Rightmost Derivation of (x + a) * x

The rightmost derivation can be computed as follows:

  1. S ⇒ E
  2. E ⇒ E * F
  3. E ⇒ E + T
  4. T ⇒ F
  5. F ⇒ i
  6. T ⇒ F ⇒ ( E )
  7. E ⇒ E + T ⇒ i + T

Thus, the rightmost derivation captures the structure of the input string (x + a) * x succinctly.

Parse Tree, Syntax Tree, and Expression DAG

A parse tree generates a hierarchical representation of the derivation process, revealing the syntactical structure. The syntax tree simplifies this by removing unnecessary leaf nodes, representing the computation's semantic structure more effectively.

The DAG for the expression (x + a) * x further consolidates the expressions by sharing common sub-expressions, reducing computational overhead in evaluations.

Algorithm to Find Dominators using BFS

The Dominator (DOM) tree can be identified through a breadth-first search (BFS) approach applied to the Control Flow Graph (CFG). The algorithm follows these steps:

  1. Start with the entry node as the root of the DOM tree.
  2. Initialize a queue and enqueue the root node.
  3. While the queue is not empty:
  4. Dequeue a node and analyze its immediate successors.
  5. For each successor, recursively check for dominance concerning the parent nodes.
  6. Construct the DOM tree based on these relationships.

This method enables a systematic exploration of the CFG while efficiently determining dominator relations without formal data flow analysis.

Conclusion

The exploration of the parsing mechanisms for LISP arithmetic expressions highlights key concepts such as FIRST, FOLLOW, and LR(0) sets. Additionally, the rightmost derivation elucidates how complex expressions can be traced back to their constituent components. The application of BFS in deriving the DOM tree underscores practical approaches in compiler design, optimizing data flow analysis tasks effectively.

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